> Metformin seems to work by rejuvenating stem cells in the central nervous system, which then go on to become myelin-producing cells called oligodendrocytes. These churn out fresh myelin to replace that destroyed by MS
I have small fibre neuropathy, which has left me with constant pain. There are basically no treatments available beyond pain control, except for maybe IVIG treatments (there have been some papers showing promising results, but it's a very expensive treatment, and the NHS will not pay for it).
This is the first I've heard about metformin rejuvenating stem cells - if anyone knows more, especially in relation to nerve damage, or has some starting points for further research, I've be grateful.
I have small fibre neuropathy, which has left me with constant pain. There are basically no treatments available beyond pain control, except for maybe IVIG treatments (there have been some papers showing promising results, but it's a very expensive treatment, and the NHS will not pay for it).
This is the first I've heard about metformin rejuvenating stem cells - if anyone knows more, especially in relation to nerve damage, or has some starting points for further research, I've be grateful.